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DFL Takes Control of Minnesota Legislature

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After a historic sharing of power in the last legislative session, the DFL will take over control of the Minnesota House and Senate. A recount will be needed in Senate District 4, with a four vote margin separating incumbent DFL…

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Klobuchar Wins Minnesota Governor’s Race

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Democratic U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar has won Minnesota's governor's race, defeating Republican Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth. "It is time to move this state forward," Klobuchar said in her victory remarks. "I'm not interested in moving Minnesota to the left…

North Dakota Voter Turnout Hits 50 Year Low

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North Dakota recorded its lowest general election voter turnout in 50 years. Secretary of State Michael Howe says just under 40 percent of eligible voters cast ballots in Tuesday's election. That compares to the previous low of 43 percent in…

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Brazil Planting Ahead of Average

Published Yesterday

Brazil's corn and soybean planting is running slightly ahead of normal, but dry conditions remain a concern in northern growing areas. World Weather Incorporated reports planting was about 2 percent ahead of the five year average as of October 30.…

Report Questions Funding Behind Proposition 12 Campaign

Published Yesterday

A new investigation is raising questions about who is funding a campaign opposing the Save Our Bacon provision in the farm bill. The campaign addresses California's Proposition 12 animal housing requirements, which affect pork producers nationwide. RealClearInvestigations reports the American…

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Farmland Values Hold Steady Despite Tighter Margins

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Farmland values continue to hold steady despite tighter farm margins and more cautious buyers. Farmland market analyst Randy Dickhut says the limited number of farms available for sale has helped support land prices. "The mostly lower supply of land for…

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Trump Addresses Election Results and Democratic Cooperation

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President Donald Trump called into Fox News following the election to discuss the results and the possibility of working with Democrats as they prepare to take control of Congress. Trump suggested his administration's actions involving Iran may have influenced voters.…

Shifts Seen on Agriculture Committees

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The Democrats have flipped the House and the Senate. In the Upper Chamber, a lot of attention has been paid to Democratic wins in Texas, Michigan and Kansas. For agriculture, former Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown is returning to Congress. With…

Goehring Reelected

Published Yesterday

North Dakota Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring easily won reelection with a 63-37 margin over Democrat Vern Thompson. Goehring farms at Menoken and has been in office since 2009.

Recount Likely in Minnesota’s First District

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Incumbent Brad Finstad, who is a farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, is down by just 324 votes against Democratic newcomer Jake Johnson. All other incumbents won in Minnesota, including Representatives Michelle Fischbach, Pete Stauber and Tom Emmer…

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DFL Takes Control of Minnesota Legislature

Klobuchar Wins Minnesota Governor’s Race

North Dakota Voter Turnout Hits 50 Year Low

Brazil Planting Ahead of Average

Report Questions Funding Behind Proposition 12 Campaign

Farmland Values Hold Steady Despite Tighter Margins

Trump Addresses Election Results and Democratic Cooperation

Shifts Seen on Agriculture Committees

Goehring Reelected

Recount Likely in Minnesota’s First District

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